5.18Night works#

Compared to works during daytime, night works are significantly more hazardous.

Traffic controllers must use PPE, devices, signs and signals that are appropriate for 'periods of darkness'.

The traffic control station and devices used are to be well illuminated, for example, by portable floodlights or street lighting.

While conducting night works, the following devices are applicable:

  • high visibility safety garments suitable for night-time use (as specified in the traffic controller clothing standard)
  • a retro-reflective hand held STOP / SLOW bat or PTCDs
  • retro-reflective signs, traffic cones and bollards, and
  • a red or red / orange illuminated wand to supplement the STOP / SLOW bat.
Figure 5.18 – Example of luminous wand signals for night-time traffic control
Figure 5.18 – Example of luminous wand signals for night-time traffic controlp. 38
Source: TCAS Approved Procedure · pages 37–38 Open PDF at this page Search this document